EDUCATE – Interactive Online Training

EDUCATE

Interactive Online Training

ENABLE

On-site Training & Consulting

APPLY

Challenge-based NAM implementation

The EDUCATE programme forms the theoretical backbone. 
Through our Moodle platform, it offers flexible, expert-led training for everybody, especially:

  • SMEs and start-ups
  • Research organisations
  • Enterprises
  • Regulators and public authorities

Find the STEP4NAMs Training platform here Go to Moodle


Structure of the EDUCATE Programme

1. Core Introductory Module

  1h 55 min

This module covers cross-cutting fundamentals, including:

  • What are NAMs?
  • Regulatory landscape and acceptance
  • Ethics and innovation in NAMs
  • Cross-sectoral applications
  • Benefits, limitations and implementation potential

 
Here you can find details about the content of the Core-module: 
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2. Specialised Sub-Modules

  28h 10min (all together) 

Participants select one or more of the following in-depth modules:


Organ-on-Chip (OoC)

  9h 40 min


From microfabrication and fluid dynamics to vascularisation, sensor integration, in silico modelling and regulatory frameworks, this module provides a comprehensive scientific and industrial overview. Case studies address pharmaceutical R&D, food safety, regulatory toxicology and personalised medicine.

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Bench-Top Simultion Systems

  9h 20 min


This module covers the various types of tests performed during the pre-clinical evaluation of medical devices at different development stages, with particular emphasis on regulatory requirements from agencies such as the EMA and FDA. Special focus is given to the validation of bench-top testing systems used to assess neurovascular devices.

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Digital Twins

  6h 30 min

Participants receive introductory training in respiratory digital twin models, healthcare data governance, MATLAB-based modelling and machine learning fundamentals. The module bridges mathematical modelling, AI, and regulatory considerations.

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Organoids

  2h 40 min

This module focuses on organoid-based in vitro modelling and the use of patient-derived organoids for disease modelling. It introduces key approaches for organoid generation and culturing, highlights their advantages, limitations and applications across biomedical research and industry and demonstrates their potential to mimic human organs. The module also covers experimental design, statistical planning, ethical and GDPR compliance and future developments such as more complex organoid models including assembloids.  

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Here you can find details about the content of the Sub-modules: 
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Learn more about the programme at our Information webinar    
​​ We were very pleased about the strong interest in our STEP4NAMs webinar. A large number of participants from research, industry and other life sciences fields registered to learn more about the training and support programme on New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). The high level of engagement during the session was particularly encouraging – the many questions and contributions from the audience clearly showed the growing interest in practical training and the application of innovative approaches such as organ-on-chip, organoids and digital models. 
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